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Tuesday, September 01, 2026
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Bermuda Delegation get Update on LA28 NOC Games Preparation
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ANOC participated in the Americas LA28 NOC Games Preparation Forum in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which brought together National Olympic Committees (NOCs) from across the continent to advance preparations for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028.
To facilitate participation and exchange, the Forum was delivered in two sessions: Spanish-speaking NOCs met on August 17th–18th , followed by the English-speaking NOCs on August 20th–21st.
Bermuda was represented by Vice President Brandon Sousa and Secretary General Branwen Smith-King
The Forum was opened by Garibaldy Bautista, President of the Dominican Republic Olympic Committee, alongside welcome remarks from Joanna Zipser-Graves Olympic Solidarity Associate Director and Jimena Saldaña, Secretary General of Panam Sports, who highlighted the importance of providing NOCs with the information, tools and support needed as they prepare their delegations for LA28.
ANOC was represented by Andres Santi, Senior Project and Event Manager, who supported the IOC and Panam Sports representatives throughout the Forum and contributed to the coordination and knowledge-sharing opportunities for participating NOCs.
A team from LA28 provided NOCs with important updates on preparations for the Games, covering key areas including the LA28 Master Plan, sport programme, Olympic Villages, accommodation, transport, ticketing, accreditation and the Delegation Registration Process.
The Forum was designed as an interactive exchange, with NOCs complementing the presentations by sharing case studies and experiences across different areas of Games preparation. Representatives from the IOC and Panam Sports also provided information on their respective programmes and support available to NOCs.
As part of the programme, Mr Santi presented a number of ANOC initiatives that will support NOCs in the lead-up to and during LA28, including the ANOC-PEAK Uniform Programme, the Digital Content Hub and the ANOC.tv Studio. These initiatives will provide practical support while helping NOCs strengthen their visibility and digital content around the Games.
The Forum provided an important opportunity for NOCs across the Americas to coordinate, exchange knowledge and translate the latest LA28 information into their own Games preparation strategies, with the athlete experience at the centre of planning.
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Monday, August 31, 2026
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Wins Best International Film at 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival
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Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story has won Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta, adding another major honor to the documentary chronicling the extraordinary life and legacy of Bermudian football legend Clyde Best, the first Black superstar in English football.
The award was presented Sunday evening, August 30, during the 17th Annual BronzeLens Awards at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College.
BronzeLens Founder and Executive Producer Kathleen Bertrand reflected on the enduring message of Best’s journey:
“Clyde’s journey inspires us all to overcome adversity through excellence,” said Bertrand.
Accepting the award onstage, director and producer Dan Egan reflected on the responsibility of bringing Best’s story to the screen.
“It’s been the honor of my life to be trusted to tell Clyde’s story,” said Egan.
The BronzeLens recognition adds to a growing list of honors for the documentary. Earlier this summer, the film received the Audience Favorite Award at the Roxbury International Film Festival.
A Return to Atlanta
The BronzeLens recognition also marks a return to Atlanta for Best and the documentary.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Transforming the Beautiful Game was featured in a special two-night engagement at Atlanta’s Loudermilk Conference Center on July 13 and 14, presented in partnership with BronzeLens and Soccer in the Streets. Clyde Best appeared in person in connection with the screenings.
The visit generated significant Atlanta media attention. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution featured Best and his groundbreaking career, while Best also appeared on Atlanta television news discussing his journey, legacy and the documentary.
Just weeks after those screenings, the film returned to Atlanta as an official BronzeLens selection and was recognized as the festival’s Best International Film.
From Bermuda to English Football History
Transforming the Beautiful Game chronicles Best’s journey from Bermuda to England, where he arrived as a teenager and joined West Ham United, making his first-team debut at just 17.
Best persevered through extraordinary racism to become the first Black superstar in English football, helping change the landscape of the English game and opening doors for generations of Black players who followed.
His career later brought him to North America, where he continued playing professionally and became an important figure in the growth of soccer in the United States.
More than a sports documentary, the film explores race, courage, perseverance, excellence and social change, examining how a young man from Bermuda helped transform the beautiful game.
Fall Festivals, Bermuda Encore Tour and Education
The BronzeLens recognition comes as the documentary continues a robust fall film festival schedule across the United States, building on a 2026 journey that has taken the film from London and Bermuda to Tampa Bay, Boston, New York and Atlanta.
The film will return home to Bermuda this October for a special Encore Tour, giving audiences another opportunity to experience Best’s story on the big screen.
The film’s impact in Bermuda will also extend into education. In association with CURB, educational initiatives connected to the film will be rolled out in Bermuda schools, using Best’s journey to engage students in discussions about perseverance, racial equality, excellence and overcoming adversity.
Current festival dates, Bermuda Encore Tour screening times and tickets are available at ClydeBest.com
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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Islandstats Searching for Additional co-hosts for Football Show
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Bermudian sports media outlet Islandstats.com has launched an open recruitment call for two presenters to join the desk of its weekly football show for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.
The platform is seeking passionate football minds to front its dedicated weekly broadcast, which will air live every Sunday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm throughout the domestic season.
Weekly debate and match analysis
The one-hour Sunday evening slot will serve as a hub for local and international football coverage, featuring lively panel debates, tactical breakdowns of weekend domestic clashes, and in-depth previews of upcoming fixtures across the island's football calendar.
Prospective presenters are expected to bring sharp analysis, strong local football knowledge, and an engaging on-screen presence to drive conversations across the show’s digital and social media broadcasts.
Islandstats.com has invited interested candidates ready to step behind the microphone and discuss the beautiful game to reach out and register their interest ahead of the season opener.
email : info@islandstats.com
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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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DeSilva-Andrade Targets Positives after Seoul Campaign
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Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade suffered elimination from the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships after enduring back-to-back defeats in BC1 Female Pool B.
The Paralympian faced stiff competition in South Korea, opening her pool campaign with a 7-1 defeat against Spain's Desiree Segarra.
DeSilva-Andrade was unable to bounce back in her second match, falling to an 8-1 loss at the hands of Japan’s Hiromi Endo to bring a premature end to her medal hopes.
Despite the results, DeSilva-Andrade remained upbeat about the strides made on the court during the tournament.
"Even though this World Championships did not go as I had hoped, I am extremely happy with the amount of improvement and consistency I was able to maintain in these games," she said.
The Bermudian star will now turn her attention to recovery before building towards her final competitive outing of the year.
"Now’s the time for some much-needed rest and then start preparing for my final competition of the season in São Paulo, Brazil in November."
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Friday, August 28, 2026
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DeSilva-Andrade Suffers Narrow Defeat at Championships
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Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade suffered her first defeat at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships after falling 7-4 to China's Yuan Yichu in a tightly contested pool encounter.
Competing in the BC1 women’s division at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena, DeSilva-Andrade pushed the Chinese contender throughout a competitive four-end battle before Yuan pulled clear in the closing stages.
The result follows a dominant start to the tournament for the Paralympian, who opened her preliminary campaign with an impressive 9-4 win over the Czech Republic's Simona Blažková.
DeSilva-Andrade remains firmly in contention as the group phase progresses in South Korea, with qualification berths for the knockout stages on the line.
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